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SEA → YEG
Which side of the plane to sit from Seattle Tacoma International Airport (Seattle) to Edmonton International Airport (Edmonton)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the massive Mount Rainier during departure and provides a more direct perspective of the high-altitude peaks and turquoise glacial lakes of the Canadian Rockies as you cross the Continental Divide.
Mount Rainier
The most prominent peak in the lower 48 states, visible as a massive ice-clad dome shortly after takeoff.
Okanagan Valley
Views of the long Lake Okanagan and the surrounding vineyards of Canada's premier wine region.
The Continental Divide
Direct views of the highest peaks of the Canadian Rockies as the flight path crosses the border between BC and Alberta.
Columbia Icefield
Vast stretches of ancient ice and glaciers visible near the boundary of Banff and Jasper National Parks.
Edmonton Skyline
View of the North Saskatchewan River valley and the growing cluster of downtown towers during the final approach.
For the best view of Mount Rainier, check the wind direction; a south-flow departure puts the mountain directly out the right window. Morning flights offer the best lighting for the Rockies. Keep an eye out for the distinct turquoise color of glacial lakes like Lake Louise, which can sometimes be spotted from cruising altitude.
Puget Sound & Seattle
Bird's-eye view of the Space Needle, downtown skyscrapers, and the intricate coastline of the sound upon departure.
North Cascades
Glaciated peaks of North Cascades National Park, often referred to as the 'American Alps' for their ruggedness.
Kootenay Lake
A long, fjord-like lake nestled between the Selkirk and Purcell mountain ranges in British Columbia.
Banff & Jasper Periphery
Sweeping views of the northern stretches of these iconic national parks as the plane enters Alberta.
Alberta Prairies
The dramatic shift from jagged mountains to the flat, golden agricultural grid of the Canadian prairies.
Select a seat in the front of the cabin or far behind the wing to avoid engine heat haze. This side is particularly beautiful during afternoon flights when the sun illuminates the western faces of the Rockies. Watch for the sudden transition from alpine terrain to flatland near Drayton Valley.
Distance: 898 km (558 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min
Departure: SEA (47.449001, -122.308998)
Arrival: YEG (53.3097000122, -113.580001831)
Route Type: International
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